Visual Studio 2015: Can't create a new empty project c++
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I recently got the new version of Visual Studio and I can't seem to find how to create an empty project for C++. The options seem to be only C# and Basic.

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Selection answered 22/7, 2015 at 8:5 Comment(7)
Have you installed C++ project templates?Anamariaanamnesis
Visual C++ is no longer installed by default, you need to select it during a custom install.Caesaria
The one you should download is Visual Studio Community Edition: visualstudio.comEnough
Can I somehow add it without reinstalling?Selection
Yes, you can, you should ModifyStubbed
If you have Community EditionStubbed
The newest update of VS 2015 enterprise removed my C++ so I could not create new C++ projects! I modified and now it works again.. great!!Relive
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The default (typical) installation of Visual Studio 2015 no longer contains the C++ compiler and tools. This was a very popular ask from the community as many developers do not want the footprint C++ brings.

If you go and try to uninstall Visual Studio 2015, the installer screen will pop up and you'll see a button named "Modify". This will change your current installation. Do a custom install and pick the C++ features / libraries that you require.

As far as I know, most editions have C++ support, including Express for Windows, Express for Desktop and the popular Community edition.

Placenta answered 22/7, 2015 at 11:10 Comment(0)
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Try to open VS with Admin's rights. I tried it, and it works!

Exarchate answered 24/8, 2015 at 8:25 Comment(0)

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